Which of the following statements explains the reddish hue of infant skin?
A) Excessive breakdown of erythrocytes
B) Increased lipid levels
C) Diminished peripheral circulation
D) Small amount of subcutaneous tissue
D
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A nurse manager believes that a staff nurse is rude to clients. In the past year, other nurses and staff from other departments have reported that the nurse has treated them rudely
The manager reviews the staff nurse's employee file and finds last year's appraisal as exceptional. What is the manager's best course of action during this year's evaluation? 1. Tell the nurse that complaints about rudeness have been received and that additional complaints will result in termination. 2. Notify nursing administration of the issues and complaints. 3. Tell the nurse that other staff nurses have complained about rudeness and have been instructed to keep a log of incidents. 4. Include documentation of these issues in the evaluation that is discussed with the nurse and provide a plan of action.
When teaching a woman about ingesting drugs while breastfeeding, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) Almost all drugs are excreted to some extent in breast milk. B) A mother can plan on taking common over-the-counter drugs without difficulty. C) A mother has to limit her exposure to narcotics and sedatives while breastfeeding. D) A mother should halt breastfeeding for 1 week after taking any drug.
The local high school offers a course for teens on firearm safety that addresses many issues about the proper use of firearms. This course is:
a. Inappropriate because teens have little use for firearms b. Inappropriate because it encourages the use of guns among gangs c. Appropriate because teens often feel that they are indestructible d. Appropriate because many teens carry guns in their cars
The client who is prescribed valproic acid (Depakote) for seizure control would like to have a baby. Which statements should the nurse include in a discussion with this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Since your epilepsy may flare up during pregnancy, your doctor will likely have you take a second antiepileptic medication." 2. "Thankfully, most modern antiepileptic medications will not interfere with your getting pregnant." 3. "Your current antiepileptic medication should not be used when you are pregnant." 4. "Folic acid supplementation is important for you." 5. "You should consider adopting a baby instead since there are so many problems associated with epilepsy and pregnancy."